Dr. Sophie Chandauka, chairperson of the UK-based charity Sentebale, claims that Prince Harry ruined an event for the organization by asking to bring a Netflix camera crew along with him. The request allegedly led to the venue being pulled out of the event due to concerns about commercial filming without consent.
Chandauka stated in an interview with Sky News that Prince Harry’s request was made without discussing it with her or the property owners, sponsors, and guests. She said that if they had brought a camera crew, the event would not have been a “charity” event but rather a Netflix show.
The charity later found another venue for the event in April 2024, but there were concerns about Meghan Markle’s presence on stage and her alleged choreography issues. Chandauka claimed that Prince Harry asked her to issue a statement supporting Meghan, which she refused to do.
Chandauka has since criticized Prince Harry and his charity, saying his statement criticizing the charity’s operations was an “attack” and “an example of harassment and bullying at scale.” Prince Harry and his co-founder quit the charity last week, sparking controversy over Chandauka’s claims.
Source: https://deadline.com/2025/03/prince-harry-lost-charity-venue-netflix-crew-request-claim-1236354161